What to do with an injured bird

Here’s how to help if you find a bird in need of care.

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Support our work

We need your help. Without the help and support from members of the public, we could not keep the hospital open.

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Welcome to Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital

Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital Cornwall is the only wildlife centre in Cornwall dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of seabirds. Through our high quality care our aim is to treat and rehabilitate the birds at our Hospital and return them to the wild. We work with hundreds of birds every year and are proud of the positive impact this makes towards Cornwall’s unique marine and coastal environment.

We would like to thank everyone for their patience while essential building works were carried out at the hospital.

We are pleased to confirm that Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital is now open and accepting seabird admissions for the season.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us provide care and rehabilitation for Cornwall’s seabirds. We are currently recruiting for Volunteers to support us during the peak season of May – October. Please find more details in our Work with Us section.

The hospital was founded in 1928 by sisters, Dorothy and Phyllis Yglesias. We are a registered charity depending entirely on legacies, donations, membership and fundraising to support our important work.


Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the 50th Annual General Meeting of the Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital and Sanctuary Association Limited (Registered No. 01270673) will be held at Solomon Browne Hall, Mousehole, Penzance. TR19 6QW on Wednesday 20 May at 6pm. If you are able to attend please email: info@mouseholebirdhospital.org.uk

Injured Birds

Here’s how to help if you find a bird in need of care.

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Support Us

Without the help and support from members of the public, we could not keep the hospital open.

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About Us

Caring for sea birds from around the Cornish coast

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Latest News

Sharing Our Coastline:

Living Alongside Seabirds in our local coastal villages and towns. Here in Mousehole, seabirds are part of daily life. Whether it’s the sound of gulls overhead, a watchful line along the harbour wall, […]

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A celebration of one of our wonderful supporters 🎉

Today we’re celebrating one of our incredible fundraisers, Leonie from Pups and Paws Prevention CIC. Leonie and her amazing team of volunteers and craftmakers have already raised an amazing £600 […]

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A Little Help to Breathe Easy

This small chick recently arrived into our care showing some mild respiratory symptoms. While any breathing issue can be a concern in young birds, we’re pleased to say that after […]

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